The large Santa Croce square outside this exclusive accommodation in Florence is a bustling center for students, locals, shopkeepers and tourists to gather. The Santa Croce church is one of the most important destinations in Florence, and the best gelato shop in the city is located close by! This charming accommodation in Florence is located in a beautiful palazzo right on the pedestrian-only square, which is lined with shops, restaurants and wine bars. You are perfectly located for visiting all that the city has to offer, as well as having a comfortable Florence rental apartment in which to rest and unwind – and share your stories of the day.

Location Description

This Florence rental is located right on the Piazza Santa Croce, a large piazza with the Santa Croce church at one end with many shops, restaurants, and old palazzo on either side. All of the major sites of Renaissance Florence are within a short walk, including the Piazza Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo. The Santa Maria Novella train station is a 15-minute walk, and the closest bus stop is right at the base of the piazza.

Nearby Attractions:The Santa Croce quarter is located on the southeastern part of the historic center of Florence. Since the Middle Ages, it was an area specializing in leather. In fact, today it is still filled with leather shops! The large Santa Croce Church, filled with famous frescoes and tombs of some of the city’s greats, is the main structure of the quarter. The piazza in front of the church is filled day and night with tourists and locals. Some of the best gelato shops and restaurants can be found in this neighborhood. Piazza dei Ciompi has a daily flea market as well as a large monthly market (last Sunday). Plaz, located across from the 16th century Loggia del Pesce is a fun and casual place to stop for a drink and live music.

This landmark Renaissance-style apartment building has been beautifully restored yet retains its historic character. The palazzo has thirteen apartments, many with views of the Piazza Santa Croce and the interior garden. Although there is no public parking nearby, a paid parking lot is in the neighborhood, just across Piazza Santa Croce. The price varies according to car size: 20/30 euros per day.

Interior Description

(187 m2/2012 ft2)

Second Floor (with lift). Two levels. This unusually spacious apartment surrounds one of the large private courtyards. It has tall windows which create a light and bright atmosphere.

First Level: A large entrance hall brings you into this beautifully appointed apartment. The large comfortable living room is tastefully decorated with a single sofa bed and chairs and features frescoed walls and original 16th century wood beam ceilings.
The stately dining room has a table for 12 and a working fireplace. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms are on this level. The first bedroom has king-size bed (180 cm; it can be separated into twin beds upon prior request) and an en suite bathroom with a small tub with handheld shower and bide. The second bedroom has narrow single twin beds (80 cm; they can be connected to form a queen-size bed upon prior request). The second bathroom has a tub with handheld shower and bidet. The kitchen is completely built-in and well equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, American coffee maker, Italian stove-top Moka espresso maker, and washing machine and dryer. The apartment has independent heating. There are window air conditioning units in the living room and in one of the bedrooms.

Second Level: Up 18 stairs is the master bedroom with a king-size bed (180 cm; it can be separated into twin beds upon prior request) and very small terrace (no view) which overlooks the inner courtyard of the palazzo. Up five stairs is the bathroom with bathtub with handheld shower, sink and WC. The master bedroom has a wall air conditioning unit.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

Housekeeping: 13 Euros per hour

Please Note:

No public parking nearby. A pay car parking lot is in the neighborhood, just across Piazza S. Croce. Price varies according to car size.

The courtyard garden is for the private use of the Contessa and is not open to apartment renters.

The three bedrooms all have twin beds, which can be made into king-size beds upon prior request. A memory form topper is used on top of the twin beds to cover the division.

Rental includes use of the Palazzo's private gym.

There are window air conditioning units in the living room and two bedrooms.

Features and Amenities

In City

Elevator (in Building)

Balcony/Terrace

CD player

DVD player

TV - Local Channels Only

Internet - Wireless

Mobile Telephone Available - Extra Cost

American Coffee Maker

Clothes Dryer

Dishwasher

Hair Dryer

Iron and Board

Microwave

Toaster

Washing Machine

Air Conditioning - Partial House

Fireplace - Indoor

Heating - Whole House

High Chair

Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request

Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range

Weekly

6 Nights

5 Nights

4 Nights

3 Nights

MinStay

Nov-01-2018Dec-20-2018

$5,279$4,751

$4,884$4,396

$4,489$4,040

$3,750$3,375

$3,010$2,709

3 night

Dec-20-2018Jan-10-2019

$6,597$5,937

$6,101$5,491

$5,605$5,045

$4,682$4,214

$3,759$3,383

3 night

Jan-10-2019Apr-01-2019

$5,279$4,751

$4,884$4,396

$4,489$4,040

$3,750$3,375

$3,010$2,709

3 night

Apr-01-2019Aug-01-2019

$6,597$5,937

$6,101$5,491

$5,605$5,045

$4,682$4,214

$3,759$3,383

3 night

Aug-01-2019Sep-01-2019

$5,279$4,751

$4,884$4,396

$4,489$4,040

$3,750$3,375

$3,010$2,709

3 night

Sep-01-2019Nov-01-2019

$6,597$5,937

$6,101$5,491

$5,605$5,045

$4,682$4,214

$3,759$3,383

3 night

Nov-01-2019Dec-20-2019

$5,279$4,751

$4,884$4,396

$4,489$4,040

$3,750$3,375

$3,010$2,709

3 night

Dec-20-2019Jan-10-2020

$6,597$5,937

$6,101$5,491

$5,605$5,045

$4,682$4,214

$3,759$3,383

3 night

For exact pricing and conditions, click the View Availability button and then click View Pricing and Conditions.

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

Mon
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Tue
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Wed
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Thu
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Fri
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Sat
2:00 PM
-
6:30 PM

Conditions *

Security Deposit

Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable by cash or traveller's checks. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 300 EUR

Additional Expenses

Other Notes

Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather

UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES. IF ARRIVING AT DIFFERENT TIMES GUESTS HAVE 24 HOURS TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE OR OWNERS WILL BE FINED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

Departure Time: 10:00 am

Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day

* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.

Customer Ratings

Customer Reviews

Overall:
Fantastic.Enjoyed Most:
The entire setup.Enjoyed Least:
There was nothing not to like.Surrounding Area:
The availability of numerous restaurants plus close access to a large grocery store.Tips or Restaurants:
The restaurant right next door is great for dining and for afternoon drinks either inside or outside.Directions:
Santa Croce Square is a major landmark. All the cabbies know where it is.Check In Out:
Everything went fine.

Overall:
This was our second time in the same villa and it was wonderful. The renovations were great - enlarging one bedroom and 3 bathrooms. We were so comfortable and felt right at home.Enjoyed Most:
The spaciousness and location.Enjoyed Least:
The views.Surrounding Area:
We were right in the middle of all the activity around Santa Croce and close proximity to most sites.Directions:
Took a taxi and they knew just where Santa Croce was.

Overall:
It was outstanding! The apartment was large, spacious and very nicely appointed except for the couch and chairs. Large windows with no screens, very clean place, small kitchen, very nice apartment.Enjoyed Most:
The location of the property was fabulous. Within walking distance to everything! Bus-train station was the furthest away at a 25-minute walk. Everything else was significantly closer.Enjoyed Least:
It was unseasonably hot while there. I wish we had turned on the AC. The only other thing that we didn't like was no screens, so we used "Vape" machines to keep the mosquitoes away. Surrounding Area:
Everything. We stayed a month, which allowed us time to see almost everything in Florence, plus take several day-trips and a 3-day trip to Cinque Terre.Nearby Events or Locales:
We were in an apartment in the historic district of Florence, so everything was within walking distance. We did visit several "suburbs" of Florence - Fiesole, Scandicci and Pratolino - all by local buses.Tips or Restaurants:
Lots of English paperback books were left by previous visitors, so no reading material is needed. Everything else was really well provided for. Boccadama, the restaurant right outside our door was great we ate there several times. But the truth is, every restaurant, cafe, and trattoria that we tried during the month of May was GREAT. There wasn't a bad one at all.Directions:
We gave the address to the taxi driver at the airport. We went straight to the Piazza Santa Croce. No problem.Check In Out:
Francesa met us and showed us all around, including how to read the electric and gas meters in case we wanted to monitor our usage. She was very friendly and gave us a great orientation.